1998 Kia Retona vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
To start off, both 1998 Kia Retona and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 574 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Retona | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Retona | CLK LM |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 664 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 773 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
